Delays are inevitable with Kickstarter projects. The scope of these games often extend far beyond what was initially imagined, especially when they smash their goals and in the case of Shenmue III, smash Kickstarter records. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 is one of the largest Kickstarter success story. It was revealed at one of the most hyped E3 2015 press conference by Sony. Shenmue 3 was shown as a Kickstarter on stage at Sony’s E3 2015 press conference which resulted in the Kickstarter website crashing due to the flood of traffic. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 has received some criticism over its visuals and animations. The game is being developed on Unreal Engine 4 but the visuals are inconsistent so far, which is the case for a game that is in development, but the animations itself felt dated when a new trailer was released for it last year as part of behind the scenes development footage. (Read More)

Shenmue III developer Ys Net posted a new video on their Kickstarter page where director Yu Suzuki talked about the game’s development. He reflected on the past two years of development, gave updates on characters and voice acting, and talked about his plans to overhaul the combat. It seems development is coming to a head, which is good considering the game is supposed to release later this year. (Read More)

A game as big as Shenmue III has a lot of moving parts. Several studios are working on the project and helping it come to life alongside of Shenmue father Yu Suzuki and his team at Ys Net, and that includes Shibuya Productions -- a company that's handling marketing and publishing alongside of Sony.
Its president and founder, Cedric Biscay, has also recently confirmed that Shemue III is still on track for 2018, noting that the year will be great "with the [release] of Shenmue III on PS4 and PC," teasing "many other surprises" that may or may not have anything to do with Shenmue. (Read More)

Shenmue is, without hyperbole, one of the most important games ever made. With a long-awaited third installment finally on the way and more than a decade of pent-up hype and hope ingrained in our collective consciousness, we have to wonder: Will Shenmue 3 live up to that? Can it? (Read More)

The game is scheduled for release on PlayStation 4 and PC in December 2017, and continues the journey of Ryo Hazuki as he explores China in search of the the mysterious martial artist who murdered his father. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 developers unveiled on Saturday a new video showing screenshots and clips of weather and fishing areas of the awaited PS4 and PC title, at the Monaco Anime Game International Conference. (Read More)

A new report explains how game projects continued to push Kickstarter in 2015, a best-ever year for the category (and the service) that saw successes like Shenmue III and Yooka-Laylee make serious money. (Read More)

Video games took in $46,177,705 on Kickstarter in 2015, according to new stats released today by the crowdfunding company. Thatâ€™s significantly more than 2014 but not quite as much as Kickstarter made from games in 2013. (Read More)

When Yu Suzuki took the stage at Sony's E3 press conference to announced a Kickstarter for Shenmue 3, a sequel to a game series few modern gamers have even heard of, few could have predicted just how much money it would raise. In the first two hours it flew past the $1 million mark. By the end of its 30 day campaign, the project had become the highest funded video game Kickstarter of all time, bringing in more than $6 million. (Read More)

On June 11th, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night â€” the latest project from long-time Castlevania producer Koji Igarashi â€” became the most funded game in Kickstarter history, racking up $5,545,991 by the time the campaign was complete. But the record didn't last long: today Shenmue 3 has taken the crown as Kickstarter's biggest video game. (Read More)

Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone! As we announced, Yu Suzuki himself, and more project members, will be appearing on Twitch again to celebrate the final hours of Shenmue 3 Kickstarter project. Last minute shoutout for all the Shenmue fans to... (Read More)

Happy Shenmue to You! Here we go, the final rewards for the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter! This is your absolutely last chance to get these Kickstarter only rewards and help #SaveShenmue !!! SAVE SHENMUE DIGITAL UPGRADE - $39 Kickstarter exclusive... (Read More)

Hello Backers and Shenmue Fans Everywhere! Yes, we are now down to the final 24 hours of the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter! Everyone has been working so hard to make this project a success, so Yu Suzuki would like to give a special message of thanks and... (Read More)

Bonjour fans de Shenmue! We one more very important person to introduce. Co-producer and longtime Shenmue fan, Cédric Biscay. Here is a little Q & A to get us all acquainted. Could you introduce by yourself to all of the Shenmue fans out there?... (Read More)

Greeting Shenmue Allied Forces! We have been getting a lot of questions asking if Masaya Matsukaze will be the Japanese voice of Ryo for Shenmue 3. Yes, it is official, Mr. Matsukaze will be reprising his role as the voice of Ryo! Yu-san said... (Read More)

Shenmue Salutations! Here we are with two days left! This month has been quite a journey, and just like our hero Ryo, we have fought hard battles and made new friends along the way. None of us can doubt we have been brought together by the love we... (Read More)

Yu Suzukiâ€™s new startup Ys Net has received $4.9 million in pledges on its Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to develop Shenmue III, the third-highest amount for any video game on the crowdfunding site. (Read More)

Greetings Shenmue Family! We have come to the final three days of the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter! Your support and encouragement alone have already made this project a huge success. Thank you!!! But we are not finished yet! It is our pleasure to... (Read More)

Greetings Backers and Shenmue Fans! Yu-san sends a big thanks for all of your questions at #YouaskYu. Lots of game insights and good laughs await below! But first, there is a new reward up for grabs. Your name will be turned into Chinese characters... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Poll results from your favorite character and mini-game are in, with an outstanding 14,751 people replying! Some questions were not answered by all of the respondents, but it is pretty easy to see where loyalties lay! The winner for... (Read More)

Hello Everyone, Thank you for all of your #YouaskYu questions! All of the questions and answers from today's session will be posted on a later update. Keep your unasked questions safe, because Yu-san will return on #YouaskYu! *** *** *** Masaya... (Read More)

Shenmue Salutations! New rewards are here! Celebrate Shenmue's return by being there yourself in word or toy! SHENMUE GUESTBOOK - $600 Put your name and a 140 character message in the guestbook of a Choubu inn. Write your... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Before we get into our member interview for today, a big thank you to everyone for helping us reach the $4.6M Baisha Battle Event Stretch Goal! Ryo will have a tough battle on his hands with this one! *** *** *** Today’s interview... (Read More)

Shenmue Salutations! When Shenmue first came out, it was more real, more life-like than any game to have come before it. One of the people responsible for that feat was architect Manabu Takimoto. As the game environment designer for the Shenmue... (Read More)

Hello Again Everyone! Put your stamp on the game with these rewards! Yu Suzuki wanted to include both of these rewards, as they draw from the culture and traditions of the Far East in which the game takes place. DREAMS COME TRUE - $1,400 Choose... (Read More)

Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening Shenmue Fans! Kenji Miyawaki is back for the second part of his interview for one look back and one look forward. Kenji talks about how Ryo’s character got his fashion sense, and explains the mysterious character on... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Two new rewards have been added to the line up! Both of these rewards will bring you closer to the world of Shenmue and let you more thoroughly enjoy your Shenmue 3 experience. S3 WORLD TELECOM - $80 Get an international phone card... (Read More)

Hello Everyone!!! It has been a long 14 years that fans have been waiting for a Shenmue sequel, but in that time a vibrant community grew—creating, sharing and keeping the faith. Because you have been there even after all of this time, we have... (Read More)

The phenomenon known as the Shenmue 3 kickstarter has just gotten even more incredible with the latest announcement that donors will be eligible for a physical copy of the PS4 version of the game. (Read More)

Yu Suzuki and the team behind the Shenmue III Kickstarter campaign have announced that backers interested in a physical copy of the game for the PS4 can now obtain one if they pledge $60 or more. (Read More)

It's safe to say people are excited about Shenmue 3: Just 48 hours after legendary developer Yu Suzuki launched a crowdfunding campaign, the game smashed its $2 million fundraising goal, pulling in more than $4 million, and setting a couple Kickstarter records in the process. (Read More)

Hello Shenmue Fans throughout the World! More I AM SHENMUE 3 Rewards have been added, timed better for Shenmue fans across across the globe. There were lots of comments from the European Shenmue community saying they woke up to find all the... (Read More)

Hello backers, Shenmue fans & PS4 gamers! The Shenmue 3 Kickstarter proudly announces the addition of the PlayStation 4 Physical Copy Reward. This is one of the most requested items on the list, and we are very happy to be able to include the... (Read More)

Greetings Shenmuers! So, who wants to be in Shenmue 3? Here is your chance to get in the game and be a Shenmue superstar! Also! More dinner parties with Yu Suzuki have been added. One will be in Monaco, and one will be in Los Angeles. Dine with the... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Yu Suzuki’s power of imagination, and the genius to bring it all together, has manifested itself time and again with every work of art he has produced. His vision for the future of entertainment-- the concept that was Shenmue--was... (Read More)

Shenmue 3 Kickstarter PS4 Physical Disc Release $60 PC: One of the most requested items for the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter, Ys Net confirmed that a physical PlayStation 4 Kickstarter Backer's Edition of the game is being offered as a Reward. (Read More)

Hello Everyone! The power of Shenmue’s music was undoubtedly one of the big reasons that made the Shenmue series such a memorable experience. One of men responsible for this great achievement, is Ryuji Iuchi. The composer of "Shenhua's Theme,"... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Just in! Corey Marshall, the actor who did the English voice acting for the main character Ryo in Shenmue 1 & 2, is now confirmed for Shenmue 3! The support for Mr. Marshall to reprise his role as Ryo has been just... (Read More)

Sega's "Shenmue III" video game recently made it to the headlines. The game, which took to the crowdfunding site Kickstarter to funding for its development, broke the world record for the fastest video game to raise $1 million dollars through a crowdfunding campaign. "Shenmue III" reached $1 million dollars in a record 1 hour and 42 minutes after the campaign was launched during Sony's E3 press conference. (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Today we introduce Masahiro Yoshimoto, the script writer for Shenmue. He has written scripts and screenplays for film and TV, from dramas, to crime, to suspense, to mystery, to period dramas, and for just about every genre there is.... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Shenmue has a diverse and huge cast of characters. Hundreds of unique personalities, each with their own story, each going about their own lives in the world of Shenmue. Giving these people shape and breathing life into them was... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Thank you for joining Yu Suzuki on Twitch on Friday! Many of the big questions from the campaign so far were addressed, so here is a rundown of questions and Mr. Suzuki’s responses: Will there be a physical reward for PS4? This is... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Yu Suzuki will be on Twitch to talk Shenmue 3 in about 2 hours at 7:00PM PDT (2:00AM GMT). The official Shenmue 3 Twitch channel is at: www.twitch.tv/shenmue3official See you there! (Read More)

While PlayStation LifeStyle was part of a group media session with Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida at this year's E3, we were also fortunate enough to get a quick sit down chat with the person many consider to be the most vocal voice of the PlayStation brand. (Read More)

Hello Backers and Shenmue Fans! So, what about those Stretch Goals? With all of your questions, this couldn't wait any longer! Without further ado, Yu Suzuki talks Stretch Goals: You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play... (Read More)

Hello Shenmue Fans and soon to be Shenmue Fans! Yu Suzuki will be doing a Twitch stream on Friday, June 26 at 7:00PM PDT (Saturday, June 27 2:00AM GMT). There is lots of Shenmue to talk about, so look for the Twitch Channel link to be posted with... (Read More)

There have been many questions concerning Shenmue 3’s budget and what outside sources will be added to the money collected through Kickstarter. I apologize for not having been more forthright in this area and would like to take this opportunity to... (Read More)

Hello Shenmue Backers! Today we have special backer only poll to see who the most popular Shenmue character is. So confident are we, Ryo? Think you got this one in the bag, do you? We’ll just see now, won’t we? By voting, the top ranked character... (Read More)

Greetings Shenmue Fans Everywhere! It has been a very emotional week! Tears of joy have been shed, hugs and heartfelt stories have been shared, and shouts of, “(explicative) Shenmue!” reverberate from every corner of the internet. Your unwavering... (Read More)

Hello everyone, My apologies for the new posting. Here is the new link: http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/3ahcwf/i_am_yu_suzuki_new_posting/ I will try and answer the top questions populated on the first post as much as possible. Thank you very... (Read More)

Hi Everyone! Yu Suzuki will be on Reddit in a couple of hours at 9:30 PM PDT. Yu-san wants to answer as many questions as possible. Please follow these rules to make it go smoothly: Ask only one question per post. Keep your question short and... (Read More)

Hello to Everyone around the World! The Shenmue Carnival is in full swing now! Invite your friends to the party and keep sharing the news. Shout it from the streets to the mountains that Shenmue is back! Today we have an interview from the main... (Read More)

Legendary Sega game series Shenmue is to receive a third installment thanks to a $3m-and-rising Kickstarter campaign. But now we find out that Sony is a 'partner' in the game, investing an 'undisclosed budget' despite no mention on the game's pleas for crowdfunding. What gives? (Read More)

RYO'S JACKET - REPLICA $3,000-We have created this very special reward due to popular demand. If you were kicking yourself for missing the Original, this is your chance! Not just any replica of Ryo's trademark leather jacket. This is a Yu Suzuki... (Read More)

Hello Shenmuers! Thanks to everyone backing, supporting, and getting the word out. Every retweet and repost will bring more backers, and more backers means more Shenmue 3. Yes, we are at day four of the Kickstarter of the Shenmue of the century. And... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Thank you everyone for all of your wonderful comments! Hearing everyone's stories and seeing everyone's reactions is what this all about. Shenmue means so much to so many people and we hope everyone keeps spreading the love. There... (Read More)

Epic thanks to Ryan Payton for everything he has done for us and for Shenmue. It was Ryan who really pushed Yu-san to do a Kickstarter for Shenmue 3. His support and consul have been instrumental in making the dream of a Shenmue sequel a reality,... (Read More)

The Shenmue 3 Kickstarter is set to hit its $3.2 million stretch goal soon, because as of press time, backers have already pledged $3 million to the project. And $40,000 of the figure was doled out by four folks pledging at the $10,000 tier. (Read More)

Happy Day 2 Everyone! That was an AMAZING first day! And we have only just started! There are still so may stops to make, so let's keep this ship steaming on. Throughout the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter campaign, we will have a whole carnival of everything... (Read More)

Beloved Shenmue Fans Around The World! Thank you so much everyone! You have spoken and the message has been heard loud and clear. We want Shenmue! We have reached our funding goal of $2 million! But! We have Stretch Goals all lined up to make this... (Read More)

Joyous Greetings Shenmue Fans! If you missed the announcement at the E3 Sony press conference--yes, this is Kickstarter for Shenmue 3, let there be no doubt! Fans everywhere have called for this day, and now the time has finally come. It has been an... (Read More)

Fans let out a collective squeal of joy when Shenmue 3 was announced at Sonyâ€™s E3 conference and then rushed to pledge their support on Kickstarter. In just three hours, the campaign has raised more than $1.36 million, more than half of its $2 million goal, from about 16,000 backers. (Read More)

When Microsoft made the announcement that theyâ€™d be adopting some kind of Early Access process for the Xbone, I joked that one of the other major publishers would use their conference to announce a Kickstarter. And so.. (Read More)